WorksheetsBlood Glucose Regulation
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which hormone is released in response to low blood glucose levels?
insulin
adrenaline
glucagon
ADH
What releases insulin?
alpha cells
beta cells
medulla oblongata
hypothalamus
Which carbohydrate is stored in the liver?
(a)
Which of these is a symptom of diabetes?
thirst
fatigue
frequent urination
headache
Which process or processes does insulin stimulate?
glycogenesis
gluconeogenesis
glycogenolysis
glucose uptake
Which process or processes does glucagon stimulate?
glycogenesis
gluconeogenesis
glycogenolysis
glucose uptake
Where are alpha cells found?
(a)
Which process or processes does adrenaline stimulate?
glycogenesis
glycogenolysis
glucose uptake
increased heart rate
Glucose does not normally appear in urine because it is all reabsorbed in which part of the kidney nephron?
Bowman's Capsule
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Write one word which is used to describe the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids
(a)
Write the name of the hormone which is released from alpha cells
(a)
